Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A16
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.